Ginger metabolites and uses thereof

Abstract

The present application generally relates to the use of metabolites of ginger and analogs thereof for the treatment and prevention of diseases, including but not limited to, cancer.

What is claimed: 
     
       1. A compound having the formula: 
       
         
           
           
               
               
           
         
         wherein n is selected from the group of 2, 4, 6 and combinations thereof; and 
         the compound is in an isolated or purified form. 
       
     
     
       2. The compound of  claim 1  as a pharmaceutically acceptable salt. 
     
     
       3. The compound of  claim 1  as a pharmaceutically acceptable hydrate. 
     
     
       4. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a unit dose of an active ingredient and a pharmaceutical grade carrier wherein said active ingredient is a compound having the formula: 
       
         
           
           
               
               
           
         
         and wherein n is selected from the group consisting of 2, 4, 6 and combinations thereof. 
       
     
     
       5. The pharmaceutical composition of  claim 4 , wherein said active ingredient is a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or hydrate of said formula. 
     
     
       6. The pharmaceutical composition of  claim 4 , wherein said compound is in an isolated or purified form. 
     
     
       7. A nutraceutical composition comprising an active ingredient and a food grade carrier wherein said active ingredient is a compound having the formula: 
       
         
           
           
               
               
           
         
         and wherein n is selected from the group consisting of 2, 4, 6 and combinations thereof. 
       
     
     
       8. The nutraceutical composition of  claim 7 , wherein said active ingredient is a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or hydrate of said formula. 
     
     
       9. The nutraceutical composition of  claim 7 , wherein said compound is in an isolated or purified form. 
     
     
       10. The nutraceutical composition of  claim 7  wherein n consists essentially of 2 and 4. 
     
     
       11. The nutraceutical composition of  claim 7  wherein n consists essentially of 2 and 6. 
     
     
       12. The nutraceutical composition of  claim 7  wherein n consists essentially of 4 and 6. 
     
     
       13. The nutraceutical composition of  claim 7  wherein n consists essentially of 2, 4 and 6.